Last-minute Triumph

What is it about the moment of truth that brings out the best in people? Since this is Essay Season, I am of course talking about that--but this has happened even before HUM was a thought in my brain.

When I was doing Drama in high school, we could NEVER run through the entire length of the musical in any one rehearsal. Yes, we knew the parts but we never integrated them. But come opening night, the performance is surprisingly smooth.

Perhaps the fear of failure drives us. I will consider this topic in greater length next time.